Resources, activities, and lessons from a high school English/Language Arts Teacher.
11.28.2011
Mmmmm....Cake!
Last week I felt a little like Homer Simpson every time a student brought in their creative project to wrap up our Hunger Games unit. I couldn't help drooling a little, and uttering, "Mmmmm...more cake!"
Yes, cake can be educational. Just like replicating the arena or a scene from the novel in a diorama, recreating it on a cake takes thought and creativity. Students have to brainstorm what edible objects they'll use to represent the scenery. I witnessed students rereading scenes to make sure they got the details exact. I overheard an argument about Peeta being hidden near the stream by Rue's body (which was further in the woods), and one student replied, "It's symbolic!" I love it.
Yes. Frosting. The final defense of English teachers everywhere...
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Love these! They did such a great job that it is easy to tell what scenes they are depicting.
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The cakes look great!! You have some talented students!
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